PROPAGANDA – BY ACROBAT

Last night i went to see PROPAGANDA by Acrobat. I had no idea what to expect from the nominal info i had of ‘its a circus act’. It was way more than that. There was phenomenal skill on show where you question how their bodies are even capable of doing what i was seeing. And their bodies……what a testament of commitment to their practice. There was nudity but not in a seedy way, their bodies are stunning to see and for them to show them off through their work was a truly brave move.

The husband, wife and their two children entertained from start to finish.

Utilising disciplined physical skills, crude production and calculated self-derision, acrobat has a unique and unpredictable approach to theatre.

After years of touring their avant-garde circus company around the world these knuckledragging acrobats reckon they know right from wrong.

BE KIND – EAT YOUR VEGGIES – RIDE A BIKE – GARDEN NUDE

After indoctrinating their kids, they are taking the step out of their South Albury back yard into Arts House, then Europe, then the rest of the world. One show at a time. The revolution starts here.

Founded by Simon Yates and Jo-Ann Lancaster, acrobat has toured extensively in major arts festivals and venues throughout Europe, Britain, Ireland, Singapore, Brazil and Australia. When not touring, they live and practice in Albury, NSW.

Conceived and performed by: Simon Yates and Jo Lancaster
Also featuring: Grover or Fidel Lancaster-Cole
Production Manager / Rigger: Scott Grayland or Ryan Taplin
Produced by: Marguerite Pepper Productions

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